In recent days, a number of pilots have reported being pulled from hyperspace by alien-looking ships. Reactions have ranged from shock and fear to curiosity and excitement.

Influential Imperial groups the Chapterhouse of Inquisition, Lavigny's Legion and the 9th Legion have issued strict no-fire orders to their pilots in the event that they are confronted by these mysterious vessels. The orders follow reports that the ships are not acting aggressively and are simply scanning ships they encounter.

"Under no circumstances should any of our pilots engage these vessels," said Governor Shelby Ortega, speaking from Chapterhouse of Inquisition headquarters in Kamadhenu.

"We do not know their motivations, so to act rashly could have dire consequences. Be mindful that these vessels can seemingly disable ship systems on a whim. We should avoid making enemies of beings we know nothing about."

This report presents the latest data on the security status of the galaxy's minor factions.

Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:

Morgor Crimson Pirates

Amahu Labour

Lokitaka Mu Silver Universal Net

LHS 535 Silver United Ltd

Blue Major Exchange

G 180-18 Jet Society

United CD-61 6801 Democrats

Official CD-61 6801 Flag

People's Bactondinks Future

Velnians Gold Transport Holdings

When a faction experiences a lockdown, the security rating of the system it controls temporarily increases and the system's wealth temporarily decreases. Bounty hunting activity can shorten the lockdown period.

Here are the latest factions to experience civil unrest:

Fusang Fortune Commodities

Vanayequi Independents

Uszaa Society

Quator Ring

Democrats of BD-02 4304

Bhotho Rats

Segoveduwa Empire Party

Nationalists of Aulin

Aulin Focus

Xuanduna Silver Allied PLC

Civil unrest is the result of illegal activity. When a faction is affected by civil unrest, the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases, as does the system's wealth. Combat missions and activities can bring civil unrest to an end.